Two new studies show that consumers aren't all that thrilled with their online shopping experiences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The 70 plus segment is projected to grow to 55 million strong by 2031, growing by about one and a half million people annually. Simply put, the collective buying power of this demographic group is massive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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A new report by Uberall finds that 67% of shoppers are going to trust local brands over Internet-only merchants during this year's holiday shopping season and 58% say they are more loyal now to local businesses than they were before the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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American Express has partnered with Main Street America to launch s $1.65-million grant program called Inclusive Backing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Increased spending is being driven by credit card usage and the trend signals a market change from how consumers used credit during the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The day when we look up at a passing, flying taxi or a delivery drone operating on its own, autonomously doing its job, may be relatively close. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Online equity crowdfunding is leading to the decentralization of startups, a new study from Kings Crowd suggests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Spoken word audio is surging up 8% this year, according to a new study from Edison Research and MPR. It shows spoken word’s share of audio listening is consistently growing as it gobbles up an ever-increasing slice of the total audio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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This year, startups with female founders have raised more venture capital dollars and have executed more exits at greater values than at any point in the last decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The metaverse will soon extend into the business world where you will see real-world brands position themselves for branding purposes and beyond, conducting real-world transactions in which real dollars change hands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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